Universidad Europea - UE vs NOVA Information Management School - NOVA IMS vs Business and Economics School - ISG vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Forward College

Side-by-side comparison from 351 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.60)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
NOVA Information Management School - NOVA IMS: wins 0/7 categories
Business and Economics School - ISG: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 2/7 categories
Forward College: wins 5/7 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP - Lisbon: wins 0/7 categories
Happiness Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Data-Driven Marketing
Best programme: Management
Paris, France
4.60
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.23
4.13
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4.66
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4.45
4.06
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Location
3.98
4.54
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4.26
4.83
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4.00
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Professors
4.21
4.46
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4.38
4.88
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4.24
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Internationality
4.49
4.42
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4.58
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4.50
4.32
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Student life
4.04
4.21
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4.19
4.61
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4.20
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Value
3.72
4.25
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4.47
4.56
Win
4.14
Not rated
Accommodation
3.79
3.96
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3.74
4.27
Win
3.83
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching methods and well-equipped facilities
  • +Strong focus on practical learning and career opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching academic environment
  • +High-quality, accomplished professors
  • +Relevant, practical skills for future careers
  • +Supportive, international learning environment

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  • +Accessible faculty and supportive peers
  • +Great campus amenities and location
  • +Valuable academic and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Welcoming international community & diverse backgrounds
  • +Interactive flipped classroom & engaging discussions
  • +Approachable professors & personal development focus
  • +Passionate professors and supportive staff
  • +Comprehensive and well-structured curriculum
  • +Diverse, inclusive, and safe campus environment

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Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff.
  • -Lack of teacher engagement and support.
  • -Financial policies and material costs.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues cause student problems.
  • -Lack of student support is a recurring complaint.

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  • -Poor internal organization and administrative issues.
  • -Overcrowded facilities and insufficient study spaces.
  • -Outdated and unmarketable course content with poor professor quality.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a problem.
  • -Bureaucratic administrative issues and lack of feedback
  • -Outdated facilities and theoretical curriculum
  • -Ineffective teaching and rushed core content

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Rating summary
What students say

This university garners high marks for its internationality, achieving a rating of 4.49. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.21, closely followed by facilities at 4.23 and student life at 4.04. Conversely, accommodation and value received lower scores, at 3.79 and 3.72 respectively, while location sits at 3.98.

This institution receives commendations for its strong performance in several areas, particularly Location, which scored highest, and Professors and Internationality, also rated very favorably. Student Life and Value also reflect positive student experiences. However, Accomodation received the lowest rating, indicating an area for potential improvement, while Facilities are rated moderately.

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Assessing the provided ratings reveals a university that excels in its physical resources and global presence. Facilities earned a notable 4.66, closely followed by Internationality at 4.58. The strongest academic support, with professors rated 4.38, also contributes positively. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, scoring 3.74.

Overall, the university receives strong marks across various aspects. Professors and location are particularly lauded, achieving the highest scores. Student life and internationality also perform well. While accommodation is rated slightly lower, the university demonstrates a solid standing in facilities and value, with no significantly weak areas identified.

This institution garners strong praise for its internationality, receiving the highest rating of 4.32. Student life and professors also score highly, at 4.2 and 4.24 respectively. Facilities are rated at 4.06, and value at 4.14. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.83. Location received a solid rating of 4.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews are positive (~96%), highlighting modern teaching methods, practical learning, and job opportunities. A small minority of feedback (~4%) mentions indifferent teachers and material costs.

Most students have a very positive experience, praising professors, practical applications, and the international environment. Of the 25 reviews, 23 are positive (4-5 stars). A small number of reviews mention issues with institutional procedures and student support.

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Approximately 97.5% of 200 reviews are positive, highlighting accessible faculty, a great campus with amenities, and a welcoming environment. A small percentage of feedback noted issues with organization and course structure.

Students report a highly positive experience (~100%), highlighting the welcoming international community and engaging, interactive teaching methods. Professors are approachable, and opportunities like double degrees are appreciated. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 4.11/5, ~97% of reviews are positive, praising passionate professors, a strong curriculum, and a diverse, supportive campus. One negative review mentioned a theoretical program and bureaucratic issues.

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Rating distribution
5★
29%
60%
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59%
65%
24%
0%
4★
51%
32%
0%
36%
35%
68%
0%
3★
16%
4%
0%
3%
0%
5%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
4%
0%
2%
0%
3%
0%
Most useful review
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University Review

Excellent university, with experienced professors, professionals in the areas they teach and with an incomparable teacher-student proximity.It is a very good university for International students since thet offer Portuguese classes and some subjects are in English. In terms of infrastructure, despite being small and not having all the conditions and equipment, it brings together a pleasant environment for studying - in addition to very good cleaning conditions and modern rooms. At the administrative level, it is organized. As for the students, many are very interested in being there, excellent students and enormous dedication.

Spirit between students

It is a good university to combine two main areas, management and technology. It has international teachers and the conditions are being improved in last few years. The Campus is also very well located.

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Extra-curricular opportunities

I believe Nova SBE offers many unique extra-curricular opportunities. For example, through this university, I have already secured two internships that allowed me to explore my future career paths. I also joined a student-led no-proft organization, Noma Consulting, which allowed me to work on a real-life consulting case with a market-leader company in Portugal. All of this in my first year. For gaining experience it is absolutely great. However the course itself is not my favourite part. Having done an international programme during school a felt it was a bit boring and unrelated to my degree, at times. But for those coming from Portuguese system this might be different. The student life, location, and teachers are also amazing. I definetly would recommend for students looking for higher education in Portugal!

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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